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Jeeps, Jeeps Everywhere At New Egypt Flea Market

By Bob Vosseller

PLUMSTED – Once known as a military vehicle, Jeeps quickly became a popular recreational vehicle and a number of owners showed them off recently at a special event held at the New Egypt Flea Market.

Jeep is owned by multi-national corporation Stellantis, a part of Chrysler since 1987, when Chrysler acquired the Jeep brand, along with remaining assets, from its previous owner American Motors Corporation.

Before 1940 the term “jeep” had been used as U.S. Army slang for new recruits or vehicles but the World War II “jeep” that went into production in 1941 specifically tied the name to this light military 4x4, making them the oldest four-wheel drive mass-production vehicles now known as SUVs.

The Jeep became the primary light 4-wheeldrive vehicle of the military and the Allies during World War II, and during the postwar period.

Jeep lovers brought their vehicles to the township flea market in all manner of color variations and styles and it was a great excuse to get out to enjoy some sunshine and moderate temperatures on a spring day.

Howell Township singer Colleen Orozco sang some classic songs such as Petula Clark’s “Downtown” and welcomed browsers and Jeep admirers as they walked about the grounds. She even took requests from vendors and those walking by.

Members of Boy Scout Troop 9 were busy manning a concession table selling Cracker Jack, pretzels, popcorn and cold drinks during the afternoon to the large crowd that came out for the event.

Proceeds from their sales went toward J.P. West’s Eagle Scout project. The 15-year-old said, “I’m going to make a flag retirement box at the North Hanover Township municipal building and we’ll also be doing landscaping there.”

“A lot of my family is helping out, friends of mine from ROTC and fellow scouts so it should turn out good,” he added.

A few months back the Flea Market that is normally only open on Wednesdays and Sundays, hosted special events on Saturdays including a sand castle display, a craft fair and an ice sculpture festival. Other fun events are also being planned.